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techtimdavis
Feb 4, 2012, 12:51 PM
I have a toe tap style drain in my master bath garden tub. I removed the plastic cap and rubber gasket. There is a large slot under the cap. I tried loosening the drain with a large flat head screwdriver, but I can't get it to turn. Am I doing something wrong, or is there another way to remove this style drain?

afaroo
Feb 4, 2012, 01:55 PM
Can you post a picture of it, ansalso look at images below tell us which one is yours, Thanks.

John

techtimdavis
Feb 5, 2012, 11:59 AM
Based on the above images it could be either 1, 2, or 3. I have attached actual photos of my drain for your reference. I hope someone can tell me how to get this thing out.

massplumber2008
Feb 5, 2012, 02:32 PM
Hi TimDavis

Can you see that large flat head screw in the middle of the white plastic tube in your picture?

Use a large flat head screwdriver and unscrew the screw... the rest of the mechanism will come right out once the screw is removed.

Let us know if that works, OK?

Good luck!

Mark

afaroo
Feb 5, 2012, 10:20 PM
Hello Techtimdavis,

Mark gave you excellent advice, I will add one more thing it looks like it is correded badly apply some WD-40 let it soaked for a few hours and try as Mark says, good luck.

John

techtimdavis
Feb 5, 2012, 11:18 PM
I've tried the large flat head screwdriver approach, and it won't budge, is this an opposite thread, or standard thread fitting? I have also tried a manual impact screwdriver on it, and it still won't turn.